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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.12, 142.69 and 40.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.12, 142.69 and 40.24 is: 60.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.12 : 142.69 = 40.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.12/142.69 = 40.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.12x = 142.69 × 40.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.12x = 5,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,741.85/95.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.37

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